High Protein | High Energy
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Section 3: Therapeutic Diets
Compendium Definition
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Note:
Caution: The dietitian should be consulted for specific instructions with this diet
Vegetables
Allowed
- mashed potatoes with skim milk / protein powder
- potatoes prepared with added margarine / butter, whole milk
- vegetables in sauces (e.g. cheese sauce) or with added margarine / butter
- dips for raw vegetables
NOT allowed:
- none
Fruit
Allowed
- dips for fruit
- canned fruit packed in heavy syrup
- dried fruit
- juice
NOT allowed:
- none
Salads
Allowed
- all
NOT allowed:
Grain Products
Allowed
- hot cereal with whole milk and skim milk powder / protein powder
- hot cereal with added sugar
- extra margarine / butter on toast
- pasta / rice products with sauce
- all
NOT allowed:
- none
Milk & Alternatives
Allowed
- whole milk, half and half cream, whipping cream, buttermilk
- chocolate milk
- skim milk powder / protein powder added to milk
- full fat cheese
- cottage cheese
- full fat yogurt, high protein yogurt ex. greek yogurt
- milkshakes, smoothies
NOT allowed:
- skim and 1% milk, 2% milk
- low fat cheese
- low fat and diet yogurt
Meat & Alternatives
Allowed
- meat, poultry, fish
- all fried meats
- meats covered in cream sauces or gravy
- eggs
- beans, peas, lentils
- peanut and other nut butters
- nuts & seeds
- tofu
- protein bars
NOT allowed:
- none
Soups
Allowed
- cream soups made with added skim milk powder / protein powder
- soups with meat, cheese, beans, peas, lentils
NOT allowed:
- broth
Oils & Fats
Allowed
- skim milk powder / protein powder to gravies and sauces
- extra sauces and gravies to dishes
- margarine, butter, mayonnaise, cream cheese, sour cream
- full fat salad dressings
- avocados
NOT allowed:
- none
Desserts & Sweets
Allowed
- desserts / baking made with milk or skim milk powder / protein powder
- custard, puddings and ice cream
- whipped topping added to desserts
NOT allowed:
- low fat, low sugar desserts
Fluids
Allowed
- nutrition supplements i.e.: Boost®, Ensure®
- milkshakes / smoothies made with allowed ingredients
NOT allowed
Miscellaneous
Allowed
- protein powder i.e.: Beneprotein©
- skim milk powder
- jam, jellies, honey, molasses
- trail mix
- Ensure®/ Boost® puddings
NOT allowed:
- none
References:
Food Choices for Increasing Your Protein Intake Dietitians of Canada – Practice Based Evidence in Nutrition (PEN) 2014